Teahouses in Hangzhou

Hangzhou has many teahouses, where people usually order a pot of tea to kill time. Many of the teahouses offer buffet including snacks and fruit. Sitting in a teahouse, sipping your tea while enjoying the beautiful scenery, half a day passes, isn't it pleasurable? Here are some recommended ones in the city:

Qing Teng Tea HouseQing Teng Tea House presents quality tea and nice buffet. As one of the most famous teahouses in Hangzhou, it is often crowded, so it is advisable to reserve on weekends and during holidays.Average cost per person: CNY88 – 158Yuanhua branch: 2F, Yuanhua Plaza, No. 278, Nanshan Road, Shangcheng DistrictOperating hours: 09:30 – 17:00, 17:30 – 01:30 the next dayJinxiu branch: No. 583, Fengqi Road, Xiacheng DistrictOperating hours: 10:00 – 17:00, 17:30 – 01:00 the next day

Hu Pan JuHu Pan Ju is by the side of the West Lake, so you can have a good view of the lake by sitting near the window. Different types of tea and many snacks are available.Average cost per person: CNY120 – 280Operating hours: 12:00 – 00:00Address: No. 1, West Huancheng Road, Xihu District (opposite the Lakeview Hotel)

Wen Ying GeLocated inside the Liulang Wenying Park, Wen Ying Ge has a perfect position to see the West Lake. You can eat the snacks and fruit freely if you have ordered tea. In most cases, reservation beforehand is necessary.Average cost per person: CNY68 – 108Operating hours: 09:00 – 16:30, 17:00 – 01:00 the next dayAddress: inside the Liulang Wenying Park, Ancient Qingbo Gate (Qing Bo Men), Nanshan Road, Shangcheng District

Zi Yi GeDecorated in a traditional Chinese style, Zi Yi Ge is famous for its fresh fruit. Like most teahouses, they also present customers free snacks when tea is ordered.Average cost per person: CNY100Operating hours: 10:00 – 02:00 the next dayAddress: 1F, No. 172, Shuguang Road, Xihu District (near Beishan Road)

Xi Yuan Tea HouseIt has a perfect location to see the best scenery of the West Lake. Sipping your tea while appreciating the nice view will impress you a lot. Usually, guests need to pay 15% service fee.Average cost per person: CNY128 – 188Address: No. 37, Nanshan Road, Xihu District